Danville, VA · City of Danville
Special Use Permit Application
This application requests a Special Use Permit for a proposed property use or development and is filed by the property owner, an authorized agent, or a contract purchaser with the owner’s written consent.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Danville’s application asks for the property location, proposed request, applicant information, and supporting materials, including a preliminary site plan and project compatibility statement. The owner or an eligible applicant submits a PDF copy to the Planning Division Director or Zoning Administrator with the City Council-established filing fee; the form specifies a $400 fee. Additional materials may be requested by the Director, Planning Commission, or City Council.
Who needs it
A property owner, an agent for the owner, or a contract purchaser with the owner’s written consent files this application for a proposed use or development requiring a Special Use Permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and, if different, the owner; each person signing must acknowledge their signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Use Permit Application and review its filing instructions and requested attachments.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property location, proposed request, and applicant details; gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, if different, the owner signing the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the online notary session and acknowledge your signature when directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the PDF application and supporting materials with the filing fee to the Planning Division Director or Zoning Administrator.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Danville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who may file a Special Use Permit application?
- The form says the property owner, an agent for the owner, or a contract purchaser with the owner’s written consent may apply.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- Submit a PDF copy to the Planning Division Director or Zoning Administrator with the filing fee. The form lists a $400 fee and required supporting materials.
- Do I need to have my signature notarized?
- The application includes acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and, if different, the owner. Each person signing should acknowledge their signature before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; Virginia Code §47.1-13.1 recognizes certain notarial acts performed in another state.
- What if I am unsure about filing requirements?
- The form directs applicants to submit the application to the Planning Division Director or Zoning Administrator. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.